IO Gear - GBU301 (USB to Bluetooth adapter)

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#1164 4-Mar-2004 10:55

Can anyone tell me if the IO Gear - GBU301 can connect my PC with a Jabra BT250 headset? IO Gear's website does not specifically say that their device is compatible with the headset profile, so I am not sure. I would like to be able to use the Jabra BT250 the way Geekzone described this set-up (http://www.geekzone.co.nz/content.asp?contentid=903)

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#4027 4-Mar-2004 11:14

Probably not. The Download Driver link shows version 1.2, which does not support the Headset profile.

You better off with a Bluetake, TDK or Belkin.

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#4028 4-Mar-2004 11:16

Wow, that was a good place to look. Is it generally assumed that drivers lower than 1.3 do not support the headset profile?

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#4030 4-Mar-2004 11:19

TDK did support the profile, but with some registry modifications and a set of drivers distributed from their website. Other manufacturers did not include the drivers at all.

1.2 included LAN Access, 1.3 included headset profile and Network Access, 1.4 included HID (mouse and keyboard).

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#4032 4-Mar-2004 11:59

I think I am going to buy the Belkin F8T001 USB adapter. According to Belkin's website, their drivers are already up to v 1.4.

Another question: when new profiles come out, can I just update the drivers on my PC, or do I need to buy an new USB device?

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#4033 4-Mar-2004 12:01

Make sure you buy the new version of F8T001, the one without the aerial.

You should need only to download the drivers and install the updated ones.

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#4034 4-Mar-2004 12:16

Thank you very much for your advice.

I added them to my Amazon.com wishlist. I hope my wife/family checks it out :o)

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#4045 5-Mar-2004 07:54

More questions regarding the Jabra Bluetooth headsets...

What will the power/action button do when I have the headset paired with my PC (will it just be a power switch)?

Also, can the headset be paired with my PC and wireless phone at the same time?

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#4046 5-Mar-2004 07:56

If you have your Jabra connected to a computer and press the power button it'll disconnect.

Nope, you can only have one device paired with most headsets these days. The GN Netcom GN 6110 is the first one that allows multiple connections, but is more focused on business and call centres.

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#4047 5-Mar-2004 08:20

Thanks again! You are full of information :o)

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#4057 5-Mar-2004 18:58

Here is another question:

Which one of these adapters would you buy?

Linksys USBBT100 -or- Belkin F8T001

They both seem good, but I'd like an expert's opinion.

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#4067 6-Mar-2004 17:12

I really don't know about the Linksys, but the Belkin is a good one - I've tried it myself.